Senior Engineer - Facade

WSP in India; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

WSP India is seeking a façade engineering specialist to join our India team, collaborating with the UK team on exciting projects. You will develop design reports, research cladding materials and work with architects, engineers, and contractors to deliver robust building envelopes.

The role emphasizes collaboration, technical excellence, and growth toward Incorporated/Chartered status, with a focus on environmental performance and adherence to international codes.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a façade design/engineering role or building physics and sustainability design.
• A willingness to progress towards Incorporated Engineer / Chartered Engineer status with a recognized professional institution.
• An interest in the facades/cladding market.
• A desire to understand the impact of façade systems on the structure and environmental performance of buildings.
• An interest in environmental aspects of façade design, including thermal performance, daylight, and solar control.
• In-depth technical and design skills related to building envelope design and detailing, construction techniques, procurement routes and risk assessment
• Ability to maintain personal effectiveness particularly during periods of higher-than-normal workload
• Proficiency in 2D/3D CAD design software (e.g. Revit, Rhino, Grasshopper).
• Proficiency in Façade Embodied Carbon Assessment will be an added advantage.
• Understanding of and some ability to use analysis software tools (structural or thermal) such as Strand7, ANSYS, Solid Works, Mepla, Vitrages, Bisco, Trisco, Builddesk or Flixo will be an advantage.
• Familiarity with international codes including European standards will be a plus.

Responsibilities

• Conduct research on potential cladding materials.
• Prepare design reports for various stages of the project, including concept, scheme, and detail.
• Collaborate with architects, structural engineers, environmental engineers, fire engineers, acousticians, and contractors.
• Assist in writing/reviewing reports.

Skills

Facade design/engineering

Communication skills

Organization skills

People leadership

Project management

Self-development

Teamworking

Building client relationships

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil/Architectural Engineering

Tools

Revit

Rhino

Grasshopper

Strand7

ANSYS

SolidWorks

Job description

Job Description

Candidate will be part of the Façade Engineering Team in the India for supporting UK team. This opportunity offers the chance to work on exciting projects with a truly collaborative team including top experts in their field who are approachable and always happy to help. It's an exciting time to be a part our growth in India. Watch this short clip to discover how WSP is shaping a better world and how candidate could be a part of it.

• Provide continuous feedback to the Local Head of CRC on the effectiveness of the protocols and processes in place with a view to continuous improvement
• Develop positive professional relationship with the WSP UK Team, communicating openly about project progress
• Participate in Project meetings, team meetings, disseminate information within the team, and communicate with other teams in WSP
• Identify and act on, or refer, potential risk issues and follow in full the company commercial and contracting processes
• Manage delegated tasks to ensure that deadlines are met and flag resourcing concerns to team leader
• Identify and flag additional fees to the Local Head of CRC
• Complete timesheet accurately ahead of weekly deadlines

Responsibilities

• Conduct research on potential cladding materials.
• Prepare design reports for various stages of the project, including concept, scheme, and detail.
• Collaborate with architects, structural engineers, environmental engineers, fire engineers, acousticians, and contractors.
• Assist in writing/reviewing reports.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a façade design/engineering role or other relevant industry experience in building physics and sustainability design
• A willingness to progress towards Incorporated Engineer / Chartered Engineer status with a recognized professional institution.
• An interest in the facades/cladding market.
• A desire to understand the impact of façade systems on the structure and environmental performance of buildings.
• An interest in environmental aspects of façade design, including thermal performance, daylight, and solar control.
• In-depth technical and design skills related to building envelope design and detailing, construction techniques, procurement routes and risk assessment
• Ability to maintain personal effectiveness particularly during periods of higher-than-normal workload
• Proficiency in 2D/3D CAD design software (e.g. Revit, Rhino, Grasshopper).
• Proficiency in Façade Embodied Carbon Assessment will be an added advantage.
• Understanding of and some ability to use analysis software tools (structural or thermal) such as Strand7, ANSYS, Solid Works, Mepla, Vitrages, Bisco, Trisco, Builddesk or Flixo will be an advantage.
• Familiarity with international codes including European standards will be a plus.

Able to demonstrate competence in:

• Communication skills
• Organization skills
• People leadership
• Project management
• Revit troubleshooting
• Improve Client relations
• Model management best practices
• Innovative mind-set
• Team-working
• Self-development
• Building client relationships
• Improvement and quality
• Accountability

BGV

• Employment with WSP India is subject to the successful completion of a background verification (“BGV”) check conducted by a third-party agency appointed by WSP India.
• Candidates are advised to ensure that all information provided during the recruitment process — including documents uploaded — is accurate and complete, both to WSP India and its BGV partner”

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